Words are so powerful. We had an incredible message today. It was how we speak our lives into being. People call it many things. Every single thing was created by God through his Word Jesus Christ. When you are holding the Bible, you are literally holding Jesus. Everything began as a thought but it did not come into being until God spoke it. God speaks things into being. He is a creative creator. We were made in his image. We are cocreators with Christ. We help create our lives. We cannot deny our life as it is now. We can change it. I always tell people change your mind, change your results. It is true. The Bible tells us that we must daily renew our minds with God's word. Instead of looking to others for answers, we need to hear what he says about it. It's all in there! And God is waayyy better than Ragu!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
What is Real Success Part two
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What is Success... *Real* Success? (Part 2 of 2)
- by Tony Mase
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In Part 1 of this two-part series (What is Success... *Real*
Success? - Part 1 of 2), I shared with you the best
definition of success I've ever read.
It comes from a book titled "How to Get What You Want" by
Wallace D. Wattles.
In it he writes:
"Getting what you want is success..."
Notice, if you will, Wallace D. Wattles did *not* write:
"'Having' what you want is success..."
Wallace D. Wattles wrote:
"*Getting* what you want is success..."
The second key word in Wallace D. Wattles' definition of
success (see What is Success... *Real* Success? - Part 1 of
2 for the first) is *getting*...
*GETTING* what you want is success.
"Getting" implies being in the process of, rather than that
of having already arrived. In other words, success is a
process *not* a result.
In his writings, Wallace D. Wattles repeatedly makes the
point that the purpose of life for men and women is growth,
just as the purpose of life for trees and plants is growth.
However...
Unlike trees and plants, which grow automatically and along
fixed lines, we can grow as we choose.
Trees and plants are limited to developing only certain
possibilities and characteristics whereas, at an absolute
minimum, we can develop any possibility and any
characteristic which is or has ever been demonstrated by any
other person anywhere.
We're formed for growth and under the constant necessity of
growing.
As a matter of fact, as Wallace D. Wattles also points out
in his writings, so strong is this constant necessity for
growth that it's absolutely essential to our happiness that
we continuously advance.
I was recently reminded of this fact after completing a
major project upon which I'd been working for months.
For many long months I'd toiled day and night putting all
the many pieces of the project together and working out
hundreds of little related details with the objective of
completing the project constantly in mind.
When the project was finally finished, instead of feeling
happy about it, as one might expect, I actually felt sort of
sad, even, for lack of a better term, mildly depressed.
Now...
Don't get me wrong...
I was certainly glad the project was finished, especially
knowing that many, many people's lives would be positively
impacted forever by its being finished.
However...
Instead of feeling off the walls excited about it, I felt
more like I'd just lost my best friend.
I've experienced this same strange phenomenon every single
time I've ever gotten anything I really wanted whether it
was a house, a new car, more income or just completing a
major project.
Why?
Because, as I've finally come to realize, the true fun and
joy in life really come from the getting not the having.
A number of years ago, when asked why he was continuously
opening new stores when he already had so many, Ray Kroc,
the founder of McDonald's replied:
"When you're green you're growing. When you ripen you rot!"
Wallace D. Wattles once put it this way:
"Life without progress becomes unendurable, and the person
who ceases from growth must either become imbecile or
insane. The greater and more harmonious and well-rounded his
growth, the happier man will be."
So...
If you're *getting* what *YOU* want...
Not getting what I want...
Not getting what someone else wants...
Not getting what you think you should want because someone
else has it...
Then...
You're a success.
For example...
If what you really want is to be a teacher and you're in the
process of becoming a teacher, you're a success.
On the other hand...
If what you really want is to be a teacher, but you're a
lawyer because that's what your father wanted you to be or
because that's what you thought you wanted to be because of
the money you'd earn and you're not in the process of
becoming a teacher, you're a failure, regardless of how much
money you earn, how big your home is or what kind of car you
drive!
Remember...
*GETTING* what *YOU* want is success!
If you're absolutely clear about what it is you want, what
it is *you* really want, and you're in the process of
*getting* it...
Then...
You're a success, a *real* success, right now - *TODAY*!
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Tony Mase is a serious student of the works of Wallace D.
Wattles and the publisher of the "A Powerful Life: The Lost
Writings of Wallace D. Wattles" ebook by Wallace D.
Wattles...
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Friday, February 29, 2008
What is Success....Real Success?
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What is Success... *Real* Success? (Part 1 of 2)
- by Tony Mase
© Tony Mase - All Rights Reserved
http://www.constructivescience.com
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Many people say they want success. Yet, when asked what
"success" is, they haven't a clue. In other words, they say
they want something when, at the same time, they don't even
know what that "something" is.
What is success... *real* success?
The best definition of success I've ever read comes from the
writings of Wallace D. Wattles, best known for his classic
masterpiece, "The Science of Getting Rich".
In Chapter 1 of "How to Get What You Want", a book he wrote
prior to "The Science of Getting Rich", Wallace D. Wattles
writes:
"Getting what you want is success..."
There are two key words in Wallace D. Wattles' definition of
success, the first one is *you*...
Getting what *YOU* want is success.
Not getting what I want...
Not getting what someone else wants...
Not getting what you think you should want because someone
else has it...
Getting what *YOU* want is success!
Question for you...
What do *YOU* want...
What do you *really* want?
Before I began studying Wallace D. Wattles' writings and
applying their principles to my life, I had all sorts of
"goals" on my "goals list" that, at the time, I thought were
things I wanted.
However...
When I examined those goals carefully, I discovered I didn't
*really* want them at all.
Travel is one example that immediately comes to mind. I had
a number of travel goals on my goals list.
The funny part is...
I don't really like to travel all that much!
Here's another one...
I had a goal to own a closet full of finely tailored, custom
made suits.
The truth is, I'm perfectly comfortable and content running
around in jeans and a t-shirt. As a matter of fact, at the
same time I had this goal on my list, I was desperately
trying to get to a point in my life where I *didn't* have to
wear a suit!
One more...
And this one, looking back on it, was downright ridiculous.
I had a goal to own a white Lincoln Town Car stretch
limousine and have my own personal chauffeur.
What's wrong with that, you ask?
Nothing, except there are very few things I like less than
being a passenger in a car, especially being a passenger in
the back seat of a car.
Hmmm...
No wonder I wasn't making any progress towards my goals...
They weren't *my* goals!
Whose goals were they?
I honestly don't know.
All I know is they weren't mine. :-)
I guess I thought these were things "successful" people did
or had so, since I wanted to be "successful", they were what
I should want.
I know that sounds silly but, judging from some of the
questions I get, there are a whole lot of folks out there
who think they "should" want all sorts of things they don't
really want at all.
Now...
Am I saying there's anything wrong with wanting travel,
custom made clothes or chauffeur driven limousines?
Absolutely not!
Unless...
*You* don't *really* want those things!
So...
How do you determine if *you* really want something?
Simple...
For each of your wants, ask yourself and then answer these
two very important questions:
1. Why *specifically* do I want this?
Be very, *very* specific in your answers and keep asking
yourself "why" to each of your answers until you're not able
to answer the question any more.
If you can't come up with one or more clear, "convincing",
meaningful reasons why *you* want something then you don't
*really* want it, you just "think" you do.
2. How does it *feel* now that I have this?
Close your eyes and imagine yourself as having already
attained that which you want and pay particular attention to
how you "feel" now that you have it.
If it doesn't "feel" good or if all you experience is an
empty, "so what" feeling, again, you don't *really* want it,
you just "think" you do.
In the first chapter of "How to Get What You Want", Wallace
D. Wattles also says this about success:
"Success is essentially the same, whether it results in the
attainment of health, wealth, development or position;
success is attainment, without regard to the things
attained."
In other words...
All success is the same.
The only difference is what *you* want.
Getting what *YOU* want is success!
Once you determine what *you* want, what you *really* want,
what "success" is to you and only *you*, your life will
change, it'll change rather dramatically and it'll change
faster than you ever thought possible.
What's the second key word in Wallace D. Wattles' definition
of success?
Stay tuned for the answer in Part 2 of this series! :-)
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Wattles and the publisher of the "A Powerful Life: The Lost
Writings of Wallace D. Wattles" ebook by Wallace D.
Wattles...
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
What A Day and Night! : )
I had a rough day today. I tried my hand and sitting for a new child. Didn't work out. : ( Sadly, I cannot help everyone I would like to and it's okay. I am learning more and more about myself and what I want out of life daily. I got news that one of my aunts I was close to died a few days ago. My dad is taking it pretty hard. I have been so sick with a viral sinus stuff all week. I broke down and decided to take some Mucinex today. I'm hoping to feel better tomorrow. I got a nice surprise tonight though. My nephew I haven't seen in quite a while called. I totally did not know who he was. He told my husband that he was in town. He and his future wife, and daughter came by our house. I was sooooo happy!!!! It literally made my day. I have a very special wedding to attend on June 7th. He said he'd come by when he is in Abilene. I'm thrilled! I loved his future wife. Nice lady. I'm so proud of him and for him. I did get other great news too. I was offered a seat in life coaching school. My first class is Tuesday. I have a LOT of paperwork to get faxed back in before Tuesday am. It's $100 a month. My husband was excited. I'm going to fulfill my dreams. I knew that this was totally a God thing. Our radio show continues to do well too. I will be a certified life coach in 5 months. When that is done, Then, I start school for marketing. I feel very fortunate to have a career going and still am able to work from home and be a mom. It's so wonderful. I am going to make this school and my kids proud.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Getting From Here to There: Plan Your Success
Getting From Here to There: Plan Your Success
Author: Cassidy Williams
As soon as you discovered your passions in life, you would then need to recast your priorities so that you are brought in order with your purpose in life. With your purpose, you can get the directions in your life without fear of being lost. Sure, there are a lot of things that might go wrong along the way, but this is all a part of the process of working for your goals. You had better embrace this process. Otherwise, the process becomes boring too.
You need to take a look at your present situation and take stock of where you are. What have you achieved so far? The years will not retreat. If you are still young, well and good, you still have plenty of years to pursue your passion and discover the meaning of your life. If you are already in your middle years, do not worry, you can still find your purpose and work at finding meaning as long as you are willing.
This process of taking note of where you are is important. It enables you to know precisely where you are. After all, you cannot get to where you want to be unless you know where you are. After analyzing where you are, you better understand the path you have to take. Once you have discovered your purpose, it becomes your roadmap to where you want to go.
The roadmap to your dreams can be discovered by a purposeful searching within yourself of what you want to do and what you intend to achieve. More than the achievement though, you also need to plot the steps that you take. It does not matter if the steps are small ones as long as you are progressing and moving towards your goals.
If you are truly willing to achieve your goals, you need to make progress everyday even if those steps are but simple ones. Just like drops of water on a bucket, when they are gathered, they will fill the bucket up. Remember though that achieving the goal is but a part of the process, the journey is more enjoyable than the process of arriving at the destination. The journey helps develop your character and your qualities such that you become more focused in achieving your dreams and your goals in life.
When you have taken a good look at where you are and you feel disappointed, that is well and good. But do not forget that you are in the business of pursuing your dreams and your goals. With perseverance and character, you can get from here to there.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-improvement-articles/getting-from-here-to-there-plan-your-success-342198.html
About the Author:
The One Question is a website that helps people discover their purpose in life. It discusses the meaning of life and lets you find yours.
Author: Cassidy Williams
As soon as you discovered your passions in life, you would then need to recast your priorities so that you are brought in order with your purpose in life. With your purpose, you can get the directions in your life without fear of being lost. Sure, there are a lot of things that might go wrong along the way, but this is all a part of the process of working for your goals. You had better embrace this process. Otherwise, the process becomes boring too.
You need to take a look at your present situation and take stock of where you are. What have you achieved so far? The years will not retreat. If you are still young, well and good, you still have plenty of years to pursue your passion and discover the meaning of your life. If you are already in your middle years, do not worry, you can still find your purpose and work at finding meaning as long as you are willing.
This process of taking note of where you are is important. It enables you to know precisely where you are. After all, you cannot get to where you want to be unless you know where you are. After analyzing where you are, you better understand the path you have to take. Once you have discovered your purpose, it becomes your roadmap to where you want to go.
The roadmap to your dreams can be discovered by a purposeful searching within yourself of what you want to do and what you intend to achieve. More than the achievement though, you also need to plot the steps that you take. It does not matter if the steps are small ones as long as you are progressing and moving towards your goals.
If you are truly willing to achieve your goals, you need to make progress everyday even if those steps are but simple ones. Just like drops of water on a bucket, when they are gathered, they will fill the bucket up. Remember though that achieving the goal is but a part of the process, the journey is more enjoyable than the process of arriving at the destination. The journey helps develop your character and your qualities such that you become more focused in achieving your dreams and your goals in life.
When you have taken a good look at where you are and you feel disappointed, that is well and good. But do not forget that you are in the business of pursuing your dreams and your goals. With perseverance and character, you can get from here to there.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-improvement-articles/getting-from-here-to-there-plan-your-success-342198.html
About the Author:
The One Question is a website that helps people discover their purpose in life. It discusses the meaning of life and lets you find yours.
Monday, February 25, 2008
What a Beautiful Day!
I just figured out how to change my font and color! YAY! I thought this would be a nice spring color. I love spring, new LIFE. Instead of an article, I felt inspired to actually write my own thoughts today. You are probably thinking, Whew! I thought this lady was just a uncreative geek. To that I answer, Sometimes, yes, I am. I can be quite creative too. I hope you will really hear my heart and not focus so much on correctness of my words. It's the thoughts that are important. The mind really does intrigue me. God has really been working on teaching me that he truly has an awesome plan for my life. He also has told me, Change your mind, Change your results. It absolutely works and I'm always a work in progress like every human being on this planet. The sun was shining outside today so beautifully. I got on my Monday morning prayer call and enjoyed God's presence and testimonies from other ladies. Then, I decided to get out of my comfort zone a bit and go on a playdate with other moms from our Abilene Moms Cafe Mom group. I never did find the park they were at. I just drove around for 40 mintues, then came back towards my house and took my kiddos to the park. We had a blast. The warm sun shining on your face is such a comfort for me. I might even get some more color on my face before summer. I can actually stretch some of my legs and can almost touch my toes. My body really is getting stronger. I'm so happy. 15 minutes of activity each day truly does help the tight muscles and does loads for my confidence. After years of being couped up due to Fibro, it's nice to just go and be a normal mom again. The new meds are really wonderful. My kids love having me back as does my hubby. I almost forgot how much fun just swinging and laughing is. You are never too old to have a second childhood. We thrive on it. In fact, my husband and oldest son just went to a church softball practice. Yes, we have entered BASEBALL season. How fun! : )
Peace, Kindness, Joy, Patience, Goodness, Grace, Love and Blessings,
Crystal
Peace, Kindness, Joy, Patience, Goodness, Grace, Love and Blessings,
Crystal
Sunday, February 24, 2008
An update on me!
I am still sick again today. I have a horrible sore throat and a low grade fever. I'm just kinda laying around doing what I can and resting. I'm reading a really interesting and convertcial book. It is leaving quite an impact in my head which is not easily done. I believe once I read it through, my life will be changed and won't be the same. I love books that do that. I am drinking my hot tea and honey again today. It's the only thing that seems to help me feel better where I'm not dry hacking all the time. I was supposed to teach Pre-Kindergarten's at Church but got sick. I know they didn't need my germs.
Beware of Those Energy Drinks!
I am writing this post due to a friend of mine's stepson drinking these drinks and not eating properly. He was recently diagnosed as being a diabetic. Not good. Please take heed to the article that follows. Thank you!
The Awful Truth About Energy Drinks
Author: Scott White
You can't go to a sporting event, sponsored outdoor activity or even the corner store without advertisements for energy drinks staring you down. Will these handy beverages give you a jolt of vigor or leave you in a slump? The answer is, both. And that's not all they'll do.
The active ingredient in energy drinks varies, as do their side effects. None are superior, they all carry the potential to do awful things to your body.
CAFFEINE – It's good enough for coffee and tea, why not your energy drink? It works like amphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, in the way that it stimulates the brain. A typical 12 ounce can of a caffeinated energy drink contains 70-100 mg of caffeine, or the same as two sodas or a 6 ounce cup of coffee. Guarana, a common ingredient in energy drinks, contains caffeine.
Caffeine works by blocking the chemical that makes you naturally drowsy. The chemical, adenosine, is also responsible for dilating the blood vessels. By hiding adenosine, caffeine also causes the brain's blood vessels to constrict.
Your heart rate increases, muscles tighten, your blood pressure rises, blood vessels near the surface constrict and more blood flows to the muscles. Caffeine also increases dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is one of the chemicals responsible for feeling happy. Caffeine is a cardiac stimulant and mild diuretic.
While the short term benefits may seem positive, long term effects can be a real downer. Once the temporary stimulation wears off, your brain suddenly starts to recognize adenosine and a sudden mental sluggishness hits. Your heart racing is unhealthy unless it occurs naturally and is allowed rest periods. Sleep is affected because the internal effects of caffeine aren't over when the "high" is. It takes up to 12 hours for caffeine to completely vacate your body.
As a diuretic, caffeine speeds along your urination cycle, taking calcium with it. Long term, heavy caffeine use could lead to developing osteoporosis.
SUGAR – Most energy drinks, except those that are labeled "sugar free" and usually those marketed as "light" are high in sugar. The sugar in an 8 ounce can ranges from 5 to 8 teaspoons and usually accounts for 100% of the carbohydrates (80 – 130 calories). The RDA for sugar is no more than 6 – 7 teaspoons of sugar for each 2000 calories consumed. One bottle of energy drink contains all of the sugar you should eat in a day.
Sugar gives you a quick bump of energy because it is absorbed into the human body much faster than other energy sources, like protein. Studies show sugar can take effect within a minute of entering the body. Sugar raises the blood sugar level and gives you quick energy. This is often short lived, though, because the body quickly releases a blast of insulin, quickly lowering your blood sugar. When blood sugar plummets, so does energy and endurance.
While the short term side effects of sugar – crashing hours after consumption, increased appetite and the possibility of cavities – are somewhat mild, long term effects are not. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to sugar misuse. Weight gain due to the consumption of empty calories is becoming a bigger problem in the US and around the globe.
TAURINE, B VITAMINS AND GINSENG – These three ingredients are also commonly found in energy drinks.
Taurine helps move potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium into and out of cells and generates nerve signals.
B Vitamins are important for many functions of the body including reduction of stress and depression, metabolism and digestive system. However, too much vitamin B can cause nausea, gout, hypothyroidism, insomnia or reduced insulin release, among other side effects.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-awful-truth-about-energy-drinks-70700.html
About the Author:
Scott White is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist located in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information about nutrition and fitness, reach Scott at Personal Trainer | Personal Training .
The Awful Truth About Energy Drinks
Author: Scott White
You can't go to a sporting event, sponsored outdoor activity or even the corner store without advertisements for energy drinks staring you down. Will these handy beverages give you a jolt of vigor or leave you in a slump? The answer is, both. And that's not all they'll do.
The active ingredient in energy drinks varies, as do their side effects. None are superior, they all carry the potential to do awful things to your body.
CAFFEINE – It's good enough for coffee and tea, why not your energy drink? It works like amphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, in the way that it stimulates the brain. A typical 12 ounce can of a caffeinated energy drink contains 70-100 mg of caffeine, or the same as two sodas or a 6 ounce cup of coffee. Guarana, a common ingredient in energy drinks, contains caffeine.
Caffeine works by blocking the chemical that makes you naturally drowsy. The chemical, adenosine, is also responsible for dilating the blood vessels. By hiding adenosine, caffeine also causes the brain's blood vessels to constrict.
Your heart rate increases, muscles tighten, your blood pressure rises, blood vessels near the surface constrict and more blood flows to the muscles. Caffeine also increases dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is one of the chemicals responsible for feeling happy. Caffeine is a cardiac stimulant and mild diuretic.
While the short term benefits may seem positive, long term effects can be a real downer. Once the temporary stimulation wears off, your brain suddenly starts to recognize adenosine and a sudden mental sluggishness hits. Your heart racing is unhealthy unless it occurs naturally and is allowed rest periods. Sleep is affected because the internal effects of caffeine aren't over when the "high" is. It takes up to 12 hours for caffeine to completely vacate your body.
As a diuretic, caffeine speeds along your urination cycle, taking calcium with it. Long term, heavy caffeine use could lead to developing osteoporosis.
SUGAR – Most energy drinks, except those that are labeled "sugar free" and usually those marketed as "light" are high in sugar. The sugar in an 8 ounce can ranges from 5 to 8 teaspoons and usually accounts for 100% of the carbohydrates (80 – 130 calories). The RDA for sugar is no more than 6 – 7 teaspoons of sugar for each 2000 calories consumed. One bottle of energy drink contains all of the sugar you should eat in a day.
Sugar gives you a quick bump of energy because it is absorbed into the human body much faster than other energy sources, like protein. Studies show sugar can take effect within a minute of entering the body. Sugar raises the blood sugar level and gives you quick energy. This is often short lived, though, because the body quickly releases a blast of insulin, quickly lowering your blood sugar. When blood sugar plummets, so does energy and endurance.
While the short term side effects of sugar – crashing hours after consumption, increased appetite and the possibility of cavities – are somewhat mild, long term effects are not. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to sugar misuse. Weight gain due to the consumption of empty calories is becoming a bigger problem in the US and around the globe.
TAURINE, B VITAMINS AND GINSENG – These three ingredients are also commonly found in energy drinks.
Taurine helps move potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium into and out of cells and generates nerve signals.
B Vitamins are important for many functions of the body including reduction of stress and depression, metabolism and digestive system. However, too much vitamin B can cause nausea, gout, hypothyroidism, insomnia or reduced insulin release, among other side effects.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-awful-truth-about-energy-drinks-70700.html
About the Author:
Scott White is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist located in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information about nutrition and fitness, reach Scott at Personal Trainer | Personal Training .
Saturday, February 23, 2008
I'm feeling kind of Blah Today! : (
Last night, I went to bed perfectly fine. My youngest son had a weird rash spring up on him last night. It was a severe allergic reaction. The rash was red, tan, and blotchy looking. He and his friend got into some shampoo and shaving cream yesterday. I think he was allergic to the shaving cream. I gave him a 1/2 tps Benadryl and no rash this morning. I was so relieved. I woke up this morning with a cough. Where was that yesterday? I had a headache last night but thought it was my usual sinus headache. Nothing got rid of it except going to bed and sleeping it off. I decided to post an article today about cold and cough since I have one today. I just feel kind of blah.
Enjoy!
Home Remedies for Cold - Get Out of a Cold
Author: Dr John Anne
Contagious infections, viral in disease, and enforced by coronaviruses and picornaviruses are the forces that prey upon individuals, generally infecting them with acute viral nasopharyngitis or acute coryza, as they strike upon the upper respiratory system with a vengence. This vial disease that has been described in clinical terminology is generally referred to as the common cold.
The plaguing symptoms of the debilitating ailment can last for up to a week at their most intense, and linger on up to two weeks. These agonizing symptoms include cough, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite, malaise, muscle weakness, nasal congestion, sore throat and sneezing. The potential looms as to the afflicted individual missing a few days of either school or work. As there is not a single vaccine available, home remedies for cold are the most optimal modes of treatment.
Its susceptible individual, through direct and indirect interactions with other individuals possessing such virus, contracts a common cold's virus. Aerosols, that contains the viruses of colds, which are imparted with such germination through coughing or sneezing is one form of contracting. The other form is by the susceptible individual's contact with either nasal or saliva discharges, either by way of direct contact with an infected individual, or by sharing or handling the same object or surface. Frequent and proper hand washing is a good precautionary measure, amid home remedies for cold.
In providing all individuals with natural and defensive ammunition, in combating the rigors of a cold, are a number of home remedies for cold that bear such effectiveness.
Lemons are a resourceful option among home remedies for cold. Mix a portion of lemon juice, along with some honey and hot water, and drink, as a type of tea. Lemon juice added to a bowl of cold water, and, by the mode of a washcloth compress, can be applied to the forehead to aid in the event of a presented fever, as a supplemental home remedies for cold. The vitamin C properties contained with lemons infuses into the body through the forehead in providing support to the body's immune system.
Among home remedies for cold is the usage of honey. It can be taken, by the teaspoon full, or mixed with hot water and lemon, as a sort of tea.
A popular choice among home remedies for cold is the implementation of garlic. Five garlic cloves are to be chopped and peeled. Drizzle the garlic with half a cup of honey. Then mix in either a small amount of cayenne pepper or ginger. Let it marinade for an hour or more. Administer one teaspoon full, orally, as needed.
Cayenne pepper, in small measurements, added to food or within a home remedies for cold formulation, such as earlier described, is yet another among home remedies for cold option.
For relaxation, rest and fevers, chamomile tea is within among home remedies for cold .
As an herbal type, among home remedies for cold, is peppermint tea. Such tea is effective in clearing up sinuses. This tea can also be added, by containment of tea bags, into bath water.
In an effort to combat chills and tiredness from a cold, cut off a one-inch piece of fresh ginger root, and peel it. Grate the piece of root into a cup or mug, and then pour into the container, and over the grated ginger, one cup of boiling water. Let the filled cup or mug steep for five minutes. A teaspoon full of honey can also be added to such blend, all, as another among home remedies for cold.
A favorite choice of many individual, in yet another recommended among home remedies for cold , is thyme. To implement this herb into treatment for a cold, prepare a tea, using one cup of dried thyme and one cup of water. Allow this form of tea to steep for fifteen minutes. Strain the hot liquid through a strainer of sorts, in order to remove the thyme. Add some honey, to both taste and benefit, to such tea. Refrigerate, and administer, by mouth, one teaspoon each hour. Suggested usage of this particular tea is only for one to two days.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/home-remedies-for-cold-get-out-of-a-cold-273154.html
About the Author:
Dr John Anne is a herbal specialist with years of experience in the field of Alternative Health Care. Read more Home Remedies for Cold at Home Remedies . Also visit http://www.answers.natural-homeremedies.com/ to ask and share your own Home Remedies.
Enjoy!
Home Remedies for Cold - Get Out of a Cold
Author: Dr John Anne
Contagious infections, viral in disease, and enforced by coronaviruses and picornaviruses are the forces that prey upon individuals, generally infecting them with acute viral nasopharyngitis or acute coryza, as they strike upon the upper respiratory system with a vengence. This vial disease that has been described in clinical terminology is generally referred to as the common cold.
The plaguing symptoms of the debilitating ailment can last for up to a week at their most intense, and linger on up to two weeks. These agonizing symptoms include cough, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite, malaise, muscle weakness, nasal congestion, sore throat and sneezing. The potential looms as to the afflicted individual missing a few days of either school or work. As there is not a single vaccine available, home remedies for cold are the most optimal modes of treatment.
Its susceptible individual, through direct and indirect interactions with other individuals possessing such virus, contracts a common cold's virus. Aerosols, that contains the viruses of colds, which are imparted with such germination through coughing or sneezing is one form of contracting. The other form is by the susceptible individual's contact with either nasal or saliva discharges, either by way of direct contact with an infected individual, or by sharing or handling the same object or surface. Frequent and proper hand washing is a good precautionary measure, amid home remedies for cold.
In providing all individuals with natural and defensive ammunition, in combating the rigors of a cold, are a number of home remedies for cold that bear such effectiveness.
Lemons are a resourceful option among home remedies for cold. Mix a portion of lemon juice, along with some honey and hot water, and drink, as a type of tea. Lemon juice added to a bowl of cold water, and, by the mode of a washcloth compress, can be applied to the forehead to aid in the event of a presented fever, as a supplemental home remedies for cold. The vitamin C properties contained with lemons infuses into the body through the forehead in providing support to the body's immune system.
Among home remedies for cold is the usage of honey. It can be taken, by the teaspoon full, or mixed with hot water and lemon, as a sort of tea.
A popular choice among home remedies for cold is the implementation of garlic. Five garlic cloves are to be chopped and peeled. Drizzle the garlic with half a cup of honey. Then mix in either a small amount of cayenne pepper or ginger. Let it marinade for an hour or more. Administer one teaspoon full, orally, as needed.
Cayenne pepper, in small measurements, added to food or within a home remedies for cold formulation, such as earlier described, is yet another among home remedies for cold option.
For relaxation, rest and fevers, chamomile tea is within among home remedies for cold .
As an herbal type, among home remedies for cold, is peppermint tea. Such tea is effective in clearing up sinuses. This tea can also be added, by containment of tea bags, into bath water.
In an effort to combat chills and tiredness from a cold, cut off a one-inch piece of fresh ginger root, and peel it. Grate the piece of root into a cup or mug, and then pour into the container, and over the grated ginger, one cup of boiling water. Let the filled cup or mug steep for five minutes. A teaspoon full of honey can also be added to such blend, all, as another among home remedies for cold.
A favorite choice of many individual, in yet another recommended among home remedies for cold , is thyme. To implement this herb into treatment for a cold, prepare a tea, using one cup of dried thyme and one cup of water. Allow this form of tea to steep for fifteen minutes. Strain the hot liquid through a strainer of sorts, in order to remove the thyme. Add some honey, to both taste and benefit, to such tea. Refrigerate, and administer, by mouth, one teaspoon each hour. Suggested usage of this particular tea is only for one to two days.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/home-remedies-for-cold-get-out-of-a-cold-273154.html
About the Author:
Dr John Anne is a herbal specialist with years of experience in the field of Alternative Health Care. Read more Home Remedies for Cold at Home Remedies . Also visit http://www.answers.natural-homeremedies.com/ to ask and share your own Home Remedies.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Oh Shaving Cream, Oh Shaving Cream!!!
I decided to tell you guys my frustrating yet hilarious morning. This is a true story. I hope it makes you smile. Everyone needs a great laugh from time to time. I was having technical difficulties this morning. I woke up and my internet wouldn't pull up any pages at all. I called tech support at Clear Wire. Three hours later, we have my computer running better than it has in the one year and one month I have had it. Geek Squad told me over a week ago that one part of my motherboard was going out. My computer would probably quit working. So far, one week later all is well. I had to redo my settings on my memory. I'm working on deleting things my hubby and kids downloaded on this thing none of us even use. While I was on the phone with tech support, my toddler and his friend we were babysitting decided to go into the bathroom and squirt my shaving cream all over the sink and the floor. They laughed and laughed. I don't know what they thought they were doing. Of course, I had to admit it's kinda funny. At least, noone was hurt. I just cleaned it up with a laugh and grin.
What else can ya do?
What else can ya do?
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Making your Time Work For You
Time Management Tips: 5 Tips for Making Time Work Better for you – Read Here to Find Out
Author: Wendy Hearn
In today's hectic world it is easy to lose track of things if you do not have some kind of time management strategy in place. So, here are some quick tips to help you to get the most out of the precious hours in your day.
1. You cannot manage your time - This may sound a strange way to begin a time management tips article, but it's true. You cannot manage time. You have so many hours in your day and you can not change that. You can, however, manage how effectively YOU can use this time and your energy. Using your time well is about managing you, not about managing time.
2. Be effective, not efficient - Learn to discern between effective use of your time and efficient use of time, the latter being the better of the two. Folding and sealing 200 letters in one hour is efficient use of your time. Buying a machine to do it in five minutes is effective use of your time.
3. Know what you want - How can you spend your time the way you would like to if you don't know what you want? Before embarking on any time management plan sit down and get a clear idea of exactly how you want to spend your time. This will give you something specific to work towards.
4. Get organized - Keep a time log to find out how you are really spending your time. Also, keep a daily time plan for each day so you know exactly what you want to achieve in each day, and work towards your longer-term goals.
5. Avoid time wasters - Time wasters are the arch-enemies of good time management. Worst of all, they are often so subtle that you won't even notice them. Common time wasters include television, clutter, meetings and interruptions at work.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/time-management-tips-5-tips-for-making-time-work-better-for-you-read-here-to-find-out-334112.html
About the Author:
Discover how to get more done in less time, the top 7 "time management" truths uncovered in this free report by clicking here - http://www.AboveAndBeyondTimeManagement.com
Wendy works with business owners to be more effective and successful, achieving a more profitable business in less time using time management tips
We are Marshall Review
I stay a little behind the times on movies. It's mainly because I just don't have time to relax. Then, I fall asleep which gets absolutely frustrating. Most of the time, I am chasing kids and cleaning all the messes. My husband and I watched We are Marshall for our anniversary. It was based on a true story about a university in West Virginia. Their football team was coming back from California on an airplane which crashed and burned right outside of their hometown. It was a hard movie to watch at first. You really felt the pain that the ones left behind had to go through. The only survivors were ones who overslept or were injured. They had to deal with survivors guilt and come together, change rules, and save their football team. Matthew McCaughnhey's character, Jack Lengyel knew how to market and get people motivated. I really related to this story. It made me cry which is hard. I loved it. I suggest everyone to watch it and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
My Mom Blunder of The Day
Do your kids do some pretty outlandish things? Mine do. It's been one of those days as a mother where one child wakes up mad at the world and the baby is doing okay. I cleaned most of the house today. I only have the kitchen floor to do tomorrow. I decided since the weather was so nice out today, I'd wipe down my Jeep Grande Cherokee. I had Hannah Montana playing, we were having fun doing a much needed chore. I had the key in to listen to the music. My little guy who will be two in April was pretending to drive. He started rolling down all of the windows I had just washed. So, as any good mom would do, I pushed the child safety lock on the windows. Uh-oh! I didn't know that my sweet little baby would lock the doors with him and the keys inside. He would not open the doors or the windows. I called our local Pop-A-Lock and told them what was going on. They said they'd be at my house in 15 minutes. I decided to calm down thinking that it would help him realize what he could do to help. It took my oldest son to go out and tell him the exact same thing. My youngest finally did open the door about 2 seconds before Pop-A-Lock arrived. They came even though I called and the call was cancelled. They wanted to make sure my son was okay. They were really nice. I felt so bad! I did have a good laugh though!!!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Depression
I did a show today on my personal journey with Major Depression and how it relates together. We were having some technical glitches. Still are, It's a Featured Segment on Blog Talk Radio. It was showing but no player. We had to connect to live help online. It was hard for me to talk about but I had so much fun. When we get it back up, listen to it! So, I'm going to find an article and give my opinion on it.
A person with peace of mind is a healthy and happy person. Peace of mind results from knowing that you are a good person. It also comes from knowing that you do not harm other people and you do not allow other people to harm you as well. People with peace of mind can sleep well at night and can see life at a better perspective. Depressed people are known to be mentally bothered people. There are many thoughts that crowd their mind; these thoughts can lead to depression when left unchecked.
Develop Positive thinking
Positive thinking is a healthy way of thinking. It is the same as being optimistic. A person that has the ability to think positively in every situation is far from depression. He has the ability to see the good side in every situation and set aside the negative thoughts. There are studies that proved the powers of the mind. They said that people can draw their own fate by simply thinking of them. You become what you think you will become. It means that if you think positively and do not allow troubles to get the best of you, you are far from the feeling of depression.
Maintain Good Health
Depression is being linked to poor health. This is not impossible since poor health can cause people to be sluggish, irritable and short tempered. These are among the characteristics that are inherent to depressed people. Depressed people are generally unhealthy people. Eat the right kind of food and maintain a good amount of sleep everyday. There are certain kinds of food that are known to fight depression.
Be Inspired
You can not possibly see an inspired person that suffers from depression. Being inspired is a state of mind. This is a state of mind that could not possibly co-exist with depression. When the person is inspired, it means that he is motivated to do good things. An inspired person is generally happy and occupied with good thoughts.
About the Author:
A person with peace of mind is a healthy and happy person. Peace of mind results from knowing that you are a good person. It also comes from knowing that you do not harm other people and you do not allow other people to harm you as well. People with peace of mind can sleep well at night and can see life at a better perspective. Depressed people are known to be mentally bothered people. There are many thoughts that crowd their mind; these thoughts can lead to depression when left unchecked.
Develop Positive thinking
Positive thinking is a healthy way of thinking. It is the same as being optimistic. A person that has the ability to think positively in every situation is far from depression. He has the ability to see the good side in every situation and set aside the negative thoughts. There are studies that proved the powers of the mind. They said that people can draw their own fate by simply thinking of them. You become what you think you will become. It means that if you think positively and do not allow troubles to get the best of you, you are far from the feeling of depression.
Maintain Good Health
Depression is being linked to poor health. This is not impossible since poor health can cause people to be sluggish, irritable and short tempered. These are among the characteristics that are inherent to depressed people. Depressed people are generally unhealthy people. Eat the right kind of food and maintain a good amount of sleep everyday. There are certain kinds of food that are known to fight depression.
Be Inspired
You can not possibly see an inspired person that suffers from depression. Being inspired is a state of mind. This is a state of mind that could not possibly co-exist with depression. When the person is inspired, it means that he is motivated to do good things. An inspired person is generally happy and occupied with good thoughts.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/5-ways-to-fight-depression-329168.html
About the Author:
Sharon has overcome depression and more. For more help on how to fight depression. Never allow this to destroy your personality or your life. http://www.c2bfree.com can help.
There are materials in this website that can help a person fight depression.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
I'm an International Radio Talk Show Co-Host
Yes, you read that right. My good friend Marla and I have created our very own talk show! Marla is a certified RSD coach who suffers from RSD/Fibromyalgia/MS/Osteoporosis.
Our show's mission is to help others with any kind of chronic pain issue. It can be any kind of chronic life pain not just these listed. We had our first show on Tuesday. It went so well! We loved every second of it and the time really does just zoom by. It was soooo much fun! We ended up calling in and teasing some guys on their show. I haven't laughed that hard in years. They crack me up. We ended up shooting a 30 second commercial which is airing on their show for the next 7 weeks. Our show is available for download. We've had over 136 downloads in just 4 days! It's going so well. I hope everyone will come listen to us and Call IN!
Our show's info is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winninglifethroughpain.
See you There!
Crystal
The Voice of Fibromyalgia
Our show's mission is to help others with any kind of chronic pain issue. It can be any kind of chronic life pain not just these listed. We had our first show on Tuesday. It went so well! We loved every second of it and the time really does just zoom by. It was soooo much fun! We ended up calling in and teasing some guys on their show. I haven't laughed that hard in years. They crack me up. We ended up shooting a 30 second commercial which is airing on their show for the next 7 weeks. Our show is available for download. We've had over 136 downloads in just 4 days! It's going so well. I hope everyone will come listen to us and Call IN!
Our show's info is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winninglifethroughpain.
See you There!
Crystal
The Voice of Fibromyalgia
Thursday, February 14, 2008
What is Fibromyalgia?
To me, that is a great and personal question. I have been fortunate to be hand picked to represent the fibromyalgia population. I have a destiny that I am answering and it is to serve others who have this illness in there lives. First off, I would like to define what Fibromyalgia is NOT:
1.Hypochondriac person-I think this started centuries ago when doctors could not scientifically explain why people of all ages hurt from head to toe and there was NO real scientific explanation why. Today, we are closer than ever to find a cause which may someday lead to a cure for millions of us who have this life issue.
2. It's all in your head-Really? Why do I feel it in my body, then?-I do not like the way this one has made me feel. This only a half truth which is the same thing as a well planned lie or excuse. The truth of this is, it DOES start in your head, in the brain. There is a theory floating around in the medical community that this could be a central nervous Disorder. That's just fancy smancy medical talk for the chemicals in our brain are too low. We also seem to have poor blood circulation from our body to our brains.
3. Laziness-I am not lazy, thank you. This fallacy comes from the way
fibromyalgia symptoms come and go at times. We tend to do every thing when we feel good and overdo it leading to another flare up. It's so important to find a happy balance. I'm busy in spite of this chronic pain. I own my own business, Babysit two toddlers under the age of 2, have my own kids ages almost 11,2,and 8 years old plus I'm a new radio talk show cohost.
I have two boys (the oldest and youngest) and one girl. They light up my world and make sure that I actually HAVE to get OUT of bed. I used to work as a certified nurses aide before the pain got too bad. I loved it. We had a saying on our rehab floor, The sickest people are the ones who refuse to get out of the bed. They usually died shortly after. Sobering thought isn't?
4.Just an excuse to be a drug addict-Believe it or not, I actually have heard this from friends and family. I don't use recreational drugs and personally, do not get high off the medicine. When your body "needs" a medication, it does not have an adverse effect on your body. It just numbs the pain sensation by sending the right chemical signal to your brain. It feels like I've taken every drug known to mankind sometimes. Having 7-8 medication changes in two years, four of those in the last 6 months, can be a little rough and extremely frustrating. I tried to live with out the meds and I just can't. The pain is that bad. With the combo I am on now, I am starting to really feel like me again.
5. You are just faking it for attention!-I can see why people jump to these conclusions. One day we are relatively normal, the next our house is trashed and we can't get out of bed or fall getting out of it. I have gotten stuck in the shower several times. My husband is such a sweetie he helped me out. We don't have a rail that I can hang on to. Remodeling our bathroom is definatly in negotiation right now.
I don't get any attention when I have flare ups. My family has learned to leave me alone during really awful flare ups. I thank them dearly for that one. Of course, that is a two way street. Sometimes each one of us needs our alone time.
So, What IS Fibromyaglia?
It is a disabling pain condition. Physical symptoms range and vary from person to person. My personal symptoms started out as "growing pains" during childhood around 10 or 11 at the same time as my period. (Sorry to any guys who read the article, TMI, please forgive this is the real me)
It laid dormant into early adulthood. I had my fair share of traumatic experiences in life for several years. It is by the pure grace of a loving God I am here today. I'm living proof of his Word. He's healed and restored so much in my life. After having my second child, my little girl, I had a mental and emotional meltdown. I was extremely suicidal. People would harass me constantly because my oldest was sick and he had severe problems the first few years of his life. He's fine today with ADHD. He is turning out to be a remarkable young man and I'm so proud of him. I had severe depression after my daughter was born. I wanted to die. I tried and failed. I thought Man, I can't do nothing right, not even die! I went to MHMR and sought treatment. I was given some medication and therapy. My life started to get a little better when, my now exhusband who I was married to at the time up and left taking my daughter with him. My son and I were left with no home, no job, no place to go. Thankfully, my little sister got saved while this was going on. She helped me turn my life around which I am eternally grateful. She invited me to go to church with her. I had decided that it was NOT for me. I stepped into that church and I was literally surrounded by God's presence. I had not known that before. It was quite intimidating. I started attending regularly and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into my life. I invited him to come live in my heart and guide me forever. I wish I could say it made my life a fairy tale with no problems but come on I do live on this planet with you. In fact, a spiritual war literally started. I kept getting sick off and on for the last 6 years. I had weird symptoms such as passing out on I35 with no wrecks or injuries,chest pains just like a heart attack,endemitreosis, losing all my weight. I was down to 99 pounds when I met my current husband, Derrick Dunn who I just adore. We dated, got engaged on my birthday 4 years ago. Two months before our wedding, I kept having weird and very sharp pains starting with my head and ending with my toes. I lived in Baird Texas at that time. I drove into Abilene once a week for a month and a half. I was finally diagnosed with fibromyaglia and advised I cannot take any human hormones because it messes with my thyroid. This is where my life gets to the current. I just got my medicines straightened out when guess what? I was pregnant with my third child. The pregnancy was a little rough off and on. It was rough when I worked as a CNA. I was sick most of the time and got huge. My baby kept trying to come early then changed his mind. He, James Isaac, was born on April 3,2006 7 pounds and 4 ounces. He is just a joy. He makes all of us laugh. He loves his bubba and sissy. They think he hung the moon. Bubba Dylan does pick on him though. After all, they are normal brothers. Never a dull moment around here. I couldn't work as a CNA anymore and got severely depressed. I was telling God what HE created me to be. It was the clay telling the potter what he should make. Yes, I know, that was dumb. I have a lot of those moments. I hope you do to. It is so much fun to laugh at yourself. I was diagnosed by 3 different doctors that I do have fibromyalgia. In the beginning, I was so determined to fight it, beat it, hide it. Now, I have accepted this is my body and I have to pay attention to it and modify my life just slightly. I take frequent breaks, relax and be in the here and now a whole lot more. This experience has led to some amazing things. Jesus has totally made me a new creature. I still have my core personality. My life is so much better now. I'm alive because of his promises in the Bible. Check them out sometime. He's got a blessing and gift so unique he can only give it to YOU. He is so waiting to bless you beyond your wildest dreams. I always knew that something great had to come out of the pain. I just didn't see what. My Rheumatologist (Bone, joint, muscle doc) suggested that I look for work I can do from home. I did after seeing some incredible stories on Good Morning America. To my surprise, I found a great match. I am a marketing executive for a health and wellness company. I don't have to stock, sell, or take orders which is nice. I work online and on the phone. That company led to me to a very special lady. Her name is Marla Martindale. We met online at Cafe Mom. She made a group for other marketing execs in our company to network, work on skill sets, chat, whatever it takes for others to start their business successful from day one. She looked on my profile and saw I was in the SAME town. We met for coffee and really just hit it off. We never talked about our personal lives before. We just opened up about our lives, challenges, obstacles, beliefs and have been talking ever since. Marla is a certified RSD life coach. She just opened up her business. She decided she wants to help other people with chronic pain issues and started her very own show on Blog Talk Radio. I have a link to our show on this blog. Please be sure and check it out! It is recorded and available for download until our next show on Tuesday. We had a guest appearance on Lip Service radio our first show. They had to no show due to technical difficulties that night. We decided to go and listen to the woodshed on Blog Talk radio. These guys are really funny. Check them out some time along with The Fake Buddy show and Greenlight Cafe. They were so kind as to let us plug our show on theirs and made a commercial. We have guests contacting us from across the ocean which is so cool. Our first 5 hours, we had 53 downloads. Then it was 70 something and now, it's over 100 downloads our second day. How exciting! : ) We hope you will call in and visit us. We are here for you.
1.Hypochondriac person-I think this started centuries ago when doctors could not scientifically explain why people of all ages hurt from head to toe and there was NO real scientific explanation why. Today, we are closer than ever to find a cause which may someday lead to a cure for millions of us who have this life issue.
2. It's all in your head-Really? Why do I feel it in my body, then?-I do not like the way this one has made me feel. This only a half truth which is the same thing as a well planned lie or excuse. The truth of this is, it DOES start in your head, in the brain. There is a theory floating around in the medical community that this could be a central nervous Disorder. That's just fancy smancy medical talk for the chemicals in our brain are too low. We also seem to have poor blood circulation from our body to our brains.
3. Laziness-I am not lazy, thank you. This fallacy comes from the way
fibromyalgia symptoms come and go at times. We tend to do every thing when we feel good and overdo it leading to another flare up. It's so important to find a happy balance. I'm busy in spite of this chronic pain. I own my own business, Babysit two toddlers under the age of 2, have my own kids ages almost 11,2,and 8 years old plus I'm a new radio talk show cohost.
I have two boys (the oldest and youngest) and one girl. They light up my world and make sure that I actually HAVE to get OUT of bed. I used to work as a certified nurses aide before the pain got too bad. I loved it. We had a saying on our rehab floor, The sickest people are the ones who refuse to get out of the bed. They usually died shortly after. Sobering thought isn't?
4.Just an excuse to be a drug addict-Believe it or not, I actually have heard this from friends and family. I don't use recreational drugs and personally, do not get high off the medicine. When your body "needs" a medication, it does not have an adverse effect on your body. It just numbs the pain sensation by sending the right chemical signal to your brain. It feels like I've taken every drug known to mankind sometimes. Having 7-8 medication changes in two years, four of those in the last 6 months, can be a little rough and extremely frustrating. I tried to live with out the meds and I just can't. The pain is that bad. With the combo I am on now, I am starting to really feel like me again.
5. You are just faking it for attention!-I can see why people jump to these conclusions. One day we are relatively normal, the next our house is trashed and we can't get out of bed or fall getting out of it. I have gotten stuck in the shower several times. My husband is such a sweetie he helped me out. We don't have a rail that I can hang on to. Remodeling our bathroom is definatly in negotiation right now.
I don't get any attention when I have flare ups. My family has learned to leave me alone during really awful flare ups. I thank them dearly for that one. Of course, that is a two way street. Sometimes each one of us needs our alone time.
So, What IS Fibromyaglia?
It is a disabling pain condition. Physical symptoms range and vary from person to person. My personal symptoms started out as "growing pains" during childhood around 10 or 11 at the same time as my period. (Sorry to any guys who read the article, TMI, please forgive this is the real me)
It laid dormant into early adulthood. I had my fair share of traumatic experiences in life for several years. It is by the pure grace of a loving God I am here today. I'm living proof of his Word. He's healed and restored so much in my life. After having my second child, my little girl, I had a mental and emotional meltdown. I was extremely suicidal. People would harass me constantly because my oldest was sick and he had severe problems the first few years of his life. He's fine today with ADHD. He is turning out to be a remarkable young man and I'm so proud of him. I had severe depression after my daughter was born. I wanted to die. I tried and failed. I thought Man, I can't do nothing right, not even die! I went to MHMR and sought treatment. I was given some medication and therapy. My life started to get a little better when, my now exhusband who I was married to at the time up and left taking my daughter with him. My son and I were left with no home, no job, no place to go. Thankfully, my little sister got saved while this was going on. She helped me turn my life around which I am eternally grateful. She invited me to go to church with her. I had decided that it was NOT for me. I stepped into that church and I was literally surrounded by God's presence. I had not known that before. It was quite intimidating. I started attending regularly and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into my life. I invited him to come live in my heart and guide me forever. I wish I could say it made my life a fairy tale with no problems but come on I do live on this planet with you. In fact, a spiritual war literally started. I kept getting sick off and on for the last 6 years. I had weird symptoms such as passing out on I35 with no wrecks or injuries,chest pains just like a heart attack,endemitreosis, losing all my weight. I was down to 99 pounds when I met my current husband, Derrick Dunn who I just adore. We dated, got engaged on my birthday 4 years ago. Two months before our wedding, I kept having weird and very sharp pains starting with my head and ending with my toes. I lived in Baird Texas at that time. I drove into Abilene once a week for a month and a half. I was finally diagnosed with fibromyaglia and advised I cannot take any human hormones because it messes with my thyroid. This is where my life gets to the current. I just got my medicines straightened out when guess what? I was pregnant with my third child. The pregnancy was a little rough off and on. It was rough when I worked as a CNA. I was sick most of the time and got huge. My baby kept trying to come early then changed his mind. He, James Isaac, was born on April 3,2006 7 pounds and 4 ounces. He is just a joy. He makes all of us laugh. He loves his bubba and sissy. They think he hung the moon. Bubba Dylan does pick on him though. After all, they are normal brothers. Never a dull moment around here. I couldn't work as a CNA anymore and got severely depressed. I was telling God what HE created me to be. It was the clay telling the potter what he should make. Yes, I know, that was dumb. I have a lot of those moments. I hope you do to. It is so much fun to laugh at yourself. I was diagnosed by 3 different doctors that I do have fibromyalgia. In the beginning, I was so determined to fight it, beat it, hide it. Now, I have accepted this is my body and I have to pay attention to it and modify my life just slightly. I take frequent breaks, relax and be in the here and now a whole lot more. This experience has led to some amazing things. Jesus has totally made me a new creature. I still have my core personality. My life is so much better now. I'm alive because of his promises in the Bible. Check them out sometime. He's got a blessing and gift so unique he can only give it to YOU. He is so waiting to bless you beyond your wildest dreams. I always knew that something great had to come out of the pain. I just didn't see what. My Rheumatologist (Bone, joint, muscle doc) suggested that I look for work I can do from home. I did after seeing some incredible stories on Good Morning America. To my surprise, I found a great match. I am a marketing executive for a health and wellness company. I don't have to stock, sell, or take orders which is nice. I work online and on the phone. That company led to me to a very special lady. Her name is Marla Martindale. We met online at Cafe Mom. She made a group for other marketing execs in our company to network, work on skill sets, chat, whatever it takes for others to start their business successful from day one. She looked on my profile and saw I was in the SAME town. We met for coffee and really just hit it off. We never talked about our personal lives before. We just opened up about our lives, challenges, obstacles, beliefs and have been talking ever since. Marla is a certified RSD life coach. She just opened up her business. She decided she wants to help other people with chronic pain issues and started her very own show on Blog Talk Radio. I have a link to our show on this blog. Please be sure and check it out! It is recorded and available for download until our next show on Tuesday. We had a guest appearance on Lip Service radio our first show. They had to no show due to technical difficulties that night. We decided to go and listen to the woodshed on Blog Talk radio. These guys are really funny. Check them out some time along with The Fake Buddy show and Greenlight Cafe. They were so kind as to let us plug our show on theirs and made a commercial. We have guests contacting us from across the ocean which is so cool. Our first 5 hours, we had 53 downloads. Then it was 70 something and now, it's over 100 downloads our second day. How exciting! : ) We hope you will call in and visit us. We are here for you.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Personal update
I started this blog one year ago with not much success. I wanted a site where my friends, business partners, future business partners, clients, team, family (not in that order of course lol) and I could discuss topics, issues,share life in general. I just got stuck and didn't know what to put on here. I am going to start with a story of my year last year. 2007 was a very difficult year for me. I was sick for most of it. I've had 7 medicine changes in one year. I won't bore you with all those details. I have not written about my struggles here or anywhere else much because I don't worship my illness, I worship my God. Now, the two have met and it's an awesome story I wanted to share with you today. The story starts7 years ago, I was in a failed marriage and had my second child. After she was born, I started being extremely depressed. I was totally miserable. My now ex-husband was diagnosed with diabetes. He got depressed. He refused to work and everything that went wrong was my fault and my sons. I tried to go to school to get a medical assistant license and had 4 more months to graduate. He walked out on me taking my daughter with him. I was left with an eviction notice, strange physical pain like passing out for no reason, chest pains, back pain and nowhere to live. I was extremely suicidal through this whole time. The state of Texas were going to terminate my rights because the situation was bad for my children. I called my family and thankfully, my sister took us in. It was to be a temporary situation but we lived together for one year and a half. We had our ups and downs together but it was a great time. During that time, I started going to a little church named Trinity Fellowship Church in San Angelo, Texas. They loved on me no matter what I looked like, what attitude I had, they helped in any way they could. This would start a whole new life for me. I went there and met my very best friend Jesus Christ. I would never be the same. I've had many bumps and twists in this journey. I got involved in children's ministry which I still do today. He has allowed me to dream big dreams because he is a BIG God. God just blows my mind each and every day. I'm glad he is my CEO. 6 months after being saved, I had horrendous side pain. I went to the doctor to get checked out. They told me I had kidney failure. They even went so far as to say that I needed to fill out my will and leave my kids to someone. I was terrified. My little sister was getting married. She offered to take the kids. I was angry because I wanted to be here when my kids grew up. I didn't receive that message. I looked that doctor right in the face and didn't move. He told me to come back in 3 days so we could start dialysis. They didn't know what was causing my kidney to do that. I told him I would come back after the weekend and be completely healed. He laughed at me. I didn't tell anyone. I went to church early on a Wednesday night. I was trying so hard not to fall apart. I started crying. My sister's inlaws came over and asked what was going on? I told them and I asked them not to tell our pastor. I wanted to see God heal me. There was an altar call that Sunday one day before my appointment. I went up with a whole line of people. As my pastor prayed that day, he went from one side running over to me. He started praying very passionately. He laid hands on me and anointed me with oil. He claimed that God was healing a left arterial bleed in my left kidney, he touched it and I felt the love of God flow through my whole body. I went back to that Doctor on Monday. He asked What did you do? I said I prayed and God healed me. He laughed said no, really what did you do? I prayed. A third time, "What did YOU DO?" I was agitated by this time, and said I prayed. He was shocked. He confirmed that my kidney was healed. I was so happy. Then, I had an ovarian cancer scare. The cells turned out to be noncancerous thanks to God. Years later, I started having migraines, total head to toe pain. I went to the doctor for several weeks due to weird pains in my head, neck, shoulders, legs, arms, knees. The doctor diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. I had to get off my birth control pills because they messed with my thyroid too bad. 6 months later, I was pregnant with fibromyalgia. Being pregnant with fibromyalgia was hard. I got severely depressed due to fluctuating hormones. I had to take a low dose of antidepressant. It worked. The last two months I was in pain and couldn't take anything. Labor was fairly normal. My little guy, James Isaac Dunn, was born April 3,2006 happy and healthy as he could be.He's still that way today. After I had Isaac, I was exhausted more than the other two times I had given birth. For 6 months, I got up every two hours to care for Isaac. It was hard. When I was awake, I'd cry because I hurt so bad. I never realized how it affected him until one day I laughed after being put on medication and it scared him. He had never seen his mommy smile. I got referred to a great Rheumatologist who is handling my care. I filled out a work at home request during that time to help financially. That started me on a journey like no other. I found a health and wellness company to work for I am very passionate about. Their nutritional products little by little helped me get moving and stay moving again. I'm so thankful for them. I had an 8 month remission of symptoms. I really thought I had received my total healing from the Lord but he had other plans. I was so mad when the pain returned and so was my doctor. He'd hoped we had found the cause of the illness. He put me on Lyrica which I was allergic to. We are now working on a combo to help stabilize my condition. I started working from home running my own business. I went to CafeMom to help find support from someone in our company to help teach me the ropes. Little did I know I was about to embark on an awesome adventure. I found a group on Cafe Mom that a lady named Marla Martindale created. We started emailing and really hit it off. We were unaware of what that was starting. lol.
She went to my cafemom profile page and found out we lived in the same town. We decided to meet for coffee. We hit it off and start talking. We do have a lot in common. She has RSD,fibromyalgia, full body Osteoporosis,and MS. She has become the only certified life coach in the world. She has decided to do her own talk show on BlogTalk Radio. Very cool. She called me up and asked me to be her first guest. I thought Cool. We did our first show two days ago. We have zero experience folks. NONE. We used our marketing skills we have learned from our company. We use free advertising anywhere we can make a friend and make a way. We were excited we had 3 listeners. We have found out that we actually had 12 and there were some celebrities that want to listen silently until they are comfortable to come out of the woodwork and be on the show. Very exciting. We did not do a test show at all. We just went live. It was so nerve racking but a blast! We shared our stories and went over what Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy was. Check out the recording. We got 53 downloads in 5 hours our first day! Yay!!! : ) We have scheduled more shows and even have a guest from Australia coming on the show. People are coming up all over the place. It is fun. We did a guest call in on a comedy show and shot a 30 soundbite for the show promoting our show. Thank you WoodShed Crew! Love Ya! It was a hoot! : ) We were up to 79 downloads as of 5pm yesterday. We are so thrilled! We are hoping to get a primetime slot to reach more people. We are hoping to raise awareness that these conditions are real. We want research funded, a cause found, and more effective treatments with less side effects. We hope to be on TV talk shows one day. : )
Please call in and show us some love!
She went to my cafemom profile page and found out we lived in the same town. We decided to meet for coffee. We hit it off and start talking. We do have a lot in common. She has RSD,fibromyalgia, full body Osteoporosis,and MS. She has become the only certified life coach in the world. She has decided to do her own talk show on BlogTalk Radio. Very cool. She called me up and asked me to be her first guest. I thought Cool. We did our first show two days ago. We have zero experience folks. NONE. We used our marketing skills we have learned from our company. We use free advertising anywhere we can make a friend and make a way. We were excited we had 3 listeners. We have found out that we actually had 12 and there were some celebrities that want to listen silently until they are comfortable to come out of the woodwork and be on the show. Very exciting. We did not do a test show at all. We just went live. It was so nerve racking but a blast! We shared our stories and went over what Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy was. Check out the recording. We got 53 downloads in 5 hours our first day! Yay!!! : ) We have scheduled more shows and even have a guest from Australia coming on the show. People are coming up all over the place. It is fun. We did a guest call in on a comedy show and shot a 30 soundbite for the show promoting our show. Thank you WoodShed Crew! Love Ya! It was a hoot! : ) We were up to 79 downloads as of 5pm yesterday. We are so thrilled! We are hoping to get a primetime slot to reach more people. We are hoping to raise awareness that these conditions are real. We want research funded, a cause found, and more effective treatments with less side effects. We hope to be on TV talk shows one day. : )
Please call in and show us some love!
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